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The seminar arguments that contemporary loneliness stems largely not from a lack of belonging, but rather from its reconfiguration in predominantly identificatory terms, and discusses the importance of reintroducing micro-social rituals capable of rebuilding reliable bonds in fragmented contexts.More info -
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The author reflects on the success of History of Solitude (2021), a work treating the theme as a multifaceted historical object. Critics praised his ability to bridge eras—from Aristotle to social media—transcending disciplinary silos by blending scientific rigor with high-quality public outreach.More info -
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The seminar examines loneliness in biblical theology - from Genesis to Job to Soloveitchik - focusing on halakhic loneliness during the Shoah through Rav Oshry's Kovno Ghetto Responsa. It explores how Jewish law confronts unprecedented rupture, and what ethical possibilities emerge from radical theological solitude.More info -
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In Philo, solitude facilitates the sage's interior search and is described as personal experience. However, isolation doesn't automatically accelerate perfection: one can withdraw only when ready, having already achieved good self-control. Philo addresses this with references to his own lived experience.More info
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11 February 2026Researchers from the FBK Center for Religious Studies are participating in several open panels at the 9th Conference of European Academy of Religion (EuARe), “Religion and (In)equalities”, held at the University of Rome LUISS Guido Carli, 30 June - 3 July 2026. We invite you to read the descriptions of the FBK-ISR open panels and submit a paper proposal by 13 March 2026.More info -
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12 January 2026On November 19th-21st, 2025 a meeting of the project “Global Faith-Based Healthcare Systems” was held at FBK, hosted by the Center for Religious Studies and Georgetown University, concerning the global impact of AI in medicine and challenges faced by local healthcare systems in Bangladesh, Kenya and India.More info -
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21 October 2025After the screening of the film The Sea Inside, organized as part of the "Mortali" series, there will be a discussion and debate on the themes that emerged, with the participation of Lucia Galvagni from FBK-ISR.More info -
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15 October 2025Are you a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher in the fields of religious studies, semiotics, communication sciences, or related disciplines? Are you interested in exploring the intersection of new technologies, language, religion, and processes of conservation/transformation?More info
